GenTax Software Developer II (Information Systems Analyst II Opt. A)

Job Requisition ID: 58862
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $8,060 monthly; Full range: $8,060-$11,851 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: None
Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45-4:15 (work hours may vary)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: View email address on aiapply.co

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a GenTax Software Developer II, supporting Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). In the Tax Data Warehouse Analyst role, you will coordinate and conduct complex application development using GenTax and Microsoft SQL programming language for the database design, program design, and the supplied GenTax tools for testing new processes. In addition, you will serve as a project technical lead for a full-range projects including large hardware/software deployments and installation while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as a GenTax Software Developer II for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) in performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services.
• Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert (SME) to GenTax Data Warehouse and Research team members providing expertise, guidance, and direction to team members.
• Serves as a project technical lead for a full-range major/complex projects including large hardware/software deployments and installation while independently planning, developing and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
• Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications scheduling processes, reviewing history of processed jobs and responding appropriately to any abnormal completion status.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in object-oriented application development within GenTax Integrated Tax System or a similar integrated tax processing system, utilizing system‑specific tools for complex program design, testing, implementation, and maintenance, and data warehouse components.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, including advanced database management, application programming, system analysis and business process analysis to deliver efficient, secure and scalable solutions.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience working with electronic transfer utilities and Federal Tax Information (FTI) ensuring compliance with security standards, performing security reviews, implementing data protection controls, and supporting secure data storage and access within a data warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in object-oriented application development within GenTax Integrated Tax System or a similar integrated tax processing system, utilizing system‑specific tools for complex program design, testing, implementation, and maintenance, and data warehouse components.
• Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, including advanced database management, application programming, system analysis and business process analysis to deliver efficient, secure and scalable solutions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with electronic transfer utilities and Federal Tax Information (FTI) ensuring compliance with security standards, performing security reviews, implementing data protection controls, and supporting secure data storage and access within a data warehouse environment.
• One (1) year of professional experience serving as a mentor or subject matter expert (SME), providing training, guidance, and knowledge transfer to team members, and contributing to complex system modification design and integrated work plans.
• Working knowledge of Audit, Collections, Interfaces and Discovery modules within the GenTax System or a similar integrated tax administration platform, with demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize integrated processes.
• Ability to coordinate and lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results through effective planning, prioritization, and collaboration.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of presenting technical concepts clearly and precisely to diverse audiences, including end-users and technical teams.
• Extensive knowledge in the design and implementation of Object-Oriented Application Design using advanced methodologies and best practices.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
• Requires the ability to pass a specific position, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires ability to pass a tax compliance check.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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